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The IFC plans to provide up to $10 million to Coris Bank International Chad, a subsidiary of Idrissa Nassa's Coris Holding, to expand SME lending across trade, construction and agriculture.
Coris Bank, founded by Idrissa Nassa, posted a 22% rise in first-quarter profit in 2026, continuing its strong run across West Africa.
Coris Bank International posted CFA103.2 billion in net profit in 2025, a 36% increase, as founder Idrissa Nassa's regional banking group extends its West African footprint.
Idrissa Nassa met Gabon’s president as Coris Bank confirmed plans to expand into the country and finance priority projects.
Cameroon is set to take control of Société Générale Cameroun, and Idrissa Nassa’s Coris Bank is positioning for what could come next.
Coris Bank, led by Idrissa Nassa, secures $11.6 million from Dutch lender FMO to fund WAEMU expansion, strengthen digital banking, and boost lending capacity.
Idrissa Nassa’s Coris Bank Senegal secures $10 million IFC funding to expand trade finance and strengthen its West African network.
Coris Bank secures $34.3 million loan from Proparco to expand SME lending in Côte d’Ivoire and grow its $9 billion footprint across West and Central Africa.
Coris Bank secures $7.6 million guarantee to boost trade in Chad, addressing supply gaps and supporting local industries for long-term economic growth.
This move is part of the bank’s broader strategy to strengthen its position among Africa’s top financial institutions.
Coris Bank has secured a $58 million loan for Orezone Gold's Bomboré gold mine expansion, positioning the bank as a key financier for West Africa's mining sector.
Nassa’s Coris Bank International has emerged as a potential buyer for Societe Generale Guinee, the Guinean unit of French multinational Societe Generale.
Under the leadership of Nassa, Coris Bank International expanded its footprint by launching Coris Bank International Guinea in 2021.
Nassa commended the collaborative efforts of the teams from West African Resources, Sprott, and Coris Bank.
Coris Bank International as established itself as a pivotal player in the West African financial services sector.
The Burkinabe tycoon’s financial move is now under scrutiny, raising questions about the future of this high-profile business deal.